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The probabilities of solving a problem by three students A,B,C independently are `1/3,1/4,1/5`. The probability that the problems will be solved is………

A

`(1)/(60)`

B

`(3)/(5)`

C

`(48)/(60)`

D

`(57)/(60)`

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